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How to get fromKochi to Kanchipuramby plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kochi to Kanchipuram by plane, train, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane plane COK - MAA
    2. Take the train from Trisulam to Kanchipuram Easttrain train
    4h 58m
    ₹6,197–11,860

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Arakkonamtrain train 22640 / ...
    13h 4m
    ₹765–3,922

  3. Bus via Coimbatore

    1. Take the bus from FlixBus Kochi - Aluva to FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadambus bus FlixBus IN4411
    2. Take the bus from Coimbatore to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper / ...
    15h 42m

  4. Drive  591.6 km

    1. Drive from Kochi to Kanchipuramcar car 591.6 km
    8h 43m
    ₹6,638–9,588

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kochi to Kanchipuramtaxi taxi 591.6 km
    8h 43m
    ₹11,000–14,000

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Angamaly to Chennaibus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Chennai to Kanchipurambus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    15h 50m

  7. Train via Chengalpattu

    1. Take the train from Ernakulam Jn to Chengalpattutrain train 16128
    19h 20m
    ₹875–4,822

Cochin International Airport (COK) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,551Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Kochi, India and Kanchipuram, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Ernakulam Jn to Arakkonam 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹340–2,600 and the journey takes 11h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kochi to Kanchipuram via Maharajas College, Aluva, FlixBus Kochi - Aluva, FlixBus Coimbatore - Ukkadam, and Coimbatore in around 15h 42m.

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